Sliced for a raisin bread

Sliced for a raisin bread is a classic, sweet yeast bread studded with plump raisins, often lightly spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg. It's a beloved breakfast staple, particularly popular in the United States and the United Kingdom, enjoyed toasted with butter or used for French toast.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is high in carbohydrates from the flour and added sugars, with a moderate amount of fat from butter or oil. A typical slice provides a quick energy boost, some dietary fiber, and small amounts of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie count around 100-150 per slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	300 mg
Iron	3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 2 slices (about 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, raisin bread is a nostalgic comfort food, often associated with childhood breakfasts. Nutritionally, the raisins offer a natural source of sweetness and contain antioxidants like phenols, making it a slightly more nutrient-dense option than plain white bread.